10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE PEOPLE'S PLAYHOUSE Facility ID: 60004201 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/13/2025 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 8/13/2025 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 10:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit is to monitor applicable child care rules and laws. This center has a four star license and an 18 month compliance history score of 93%. The license and NC child care law summary were prominently posted. Upon arrival, I was greeted by P. Vann, owner. I conducted a walkthrough of the facility. There were 12 children present during the walkthrough of the facility. During the visit, I observed the children participating in story time, music and free play. The following items were monitored today: supervision, staff/child ratios, permit restrictions, license posted, approved space, storage of hazardous products, storage of medication, staff records and program records. There have been no new staff since my last visit. The staff and training worksheets were reviewed to confirm existing staff were still current with CPR, First Aid, ITS-SIDS training and criminal background qualifying letters. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter-in-place and Lock-Down drills were documented quarterly as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed. Reports were documented monthly as required. There were 2 violations cited during today’s visit. The violation was corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There were 2 electrical outlets not covered. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 830 A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. The first aid information sheet was not posted. .0802(h) Technical Assistance: --I discussed the ABCMS Portal with the administrator. -I provided Ms. Vann with rules regarding increase in capacity. - QRIS Modernization Update: The Division of Child Development and Early Education is preparing a summary of the rules, an online training module for Moodle, and an implementation plan. The implementation plan will allow time for administrators/operators to learn and understand the different pathways and the changes within our system. We encourage you to visit the QRIS Modernization page on the DCDEE website to learn more now For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email at Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov at Michelle. or by phone at 704-297-5431. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE PEOPLE'S PLAYHOUSE Facility ID: 60004201 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 2/25/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 161 Time In: 09:04 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit is to monitor applicable childcare rules and laws. This center has a four-star license and an 18-month compliance history score of 95%. The center’s license and NC childcare law were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored and the LITTLE PEOPLE’S PLAYHOUSE, LLC. is current and active. I was greeted by you, D. Williams, teacher. Ms. Williams was present with 6 children ages 3 to 5. I conducted a walkthrough of the facility. During the walkthrough, P. Vann, owner/director arrived at the facility with 4 children ages 2 to 5. During the visit, I observed the children participating in arrival, handwashing, puzzles, teacher directed activities and outdoor play. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter and place/lockdown drills were documented as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 8/11/24. The center received 5 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 12/5/24. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Fire Department. I monitored the providers transportation vehicle. The playground was monitored today. All staff files were monitored today. A percentage of children’s files were monitored today. Ms. Vann completed the Operator’s Statements of Responsibility form during the visit. Ms. Vann is the only individual residing at the home. There were 5 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The climbing/slide structure did not have the required amount of mulch. .0605(j) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A section of the wooden fence is rotten. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The playhouse house needs to be clean and remove spider webs. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The fire extinguisher was not reading full/green but in red/recharge section. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child's file had an incomplete medical report. GS110-91(1) Technical Assistance: Recommend new employees take additional trainings after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New tab. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 3/10/25. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE PEOPLE'S PLAYHOUSE Facility ID: 60004201 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 2/25/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 161 Time In: 09:04 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit is to monitor applicable childcare rules and laws. This center has a four-star license and an 18-month compliance history score of 95%. The center’s license and NC childcare law were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored and the LITTLE PEOPLE’S PLAYHOUSE, LLC. is current and active. I was greeted by you, D. Williams, teacher. Ms. Williams was present with 6 children ages 3 to 5. I conducted a walkthrough of the facility. During the walkthrough, P. Vann, owner/director arrived at the facility with 4 children ages 2 to 5. During the visit, I observed the children participating in arrival, handwashing, puzzles, teacher directed activities and outdoor play. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter and place/lockdown drills were documented as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 8/11/24. The center received 5 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 12/5/24. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Fire Department. I monitored the providers transportation vehicle. The playground was monitored today. All staff files were monitored today. A percentage of children’s files were monitored today. Ms. Vann completed the Operator’s Statements of Responsibility form during the visit. Ms. Vann is the only individual residing at the home. There were 5 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The climbing/slide structure did not have the required amount of mulch. .0605(j) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A section of the wooden fence is rotten. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The playhouse house needs to be clean and remove spider webs. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The fire extinguisher was not reading full/green but in red/recharge section. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child's file had an incomplete medical report. GS110-91(1) Technical Assistance: Recommend new employees take additional trainings after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New tab. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 3/10/25. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE PEOPLE'S PLAYHOUSE Facility ID: 60004201 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/25/2025 Number Present: 10 Completed Date: 2/25/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 161 Time In: 09:04 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit is to monitor applicable childcare rules and laws. This center has a four-star license and an 18-month compliance history score of 95%. The center’s license and NC childcare law were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored and the LITTLE PEOPLE’S PLAYHOUSE, LLC. is current and active. I was greeted by you, D. Williams, teacher. Ms. Williams was present with 6 children ages 3 to 5. I conducted a walkthrough of the facility. During the walkthrough, P. Vann, owner/director arrived at the facility with 4 children ages 2 to 5. During the visit, I observed the children participating in arrival, handwashing, puzzles, teacher directed activities and outdoor play. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter and place/lockdown drills were documented as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 8/11/24. The center received 5 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 12/5/24. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Fire Department. I monitored the providers transportation vehicle. The playground was monitored today. All staff files were monitored today. A percentage of children’s files were monitored today. Ms. Vann completed the Operator’s Statements of Responsibility form during the visit. Ms. Vann is the only individual residing at the home. There were 5 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 716 All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The climbing/slide structure did not have the required amount of mulch. .0605(j) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A section of the wooden fence is rotten. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The playhouse house needs to be clean and remove spider webs. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 1115 First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The fire extinguisher was not reading full/green but in red/recharge section. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child's file had an incomplete medical report. GS110-91(1) Technical Assistance: Recommend new employees take additional trainings after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New tab. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 3/10/25. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE PEOPLE'S PLAYHOUSE Facility ID: 60004201 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/28/2024 Number Present: 9 Completed Date: 2/28/2024 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 180 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit is to monitor applicable childcare rules and laws. This center has a four-star license and an 18-month compliance history score of 97%. The center’s license and NC childcare law were prominently posted. I was greeted by you, D. Williams, teacher. Ms. Williams was present with 9 children ages 2 through 4. During the visit, T. Garrison, teacher assistant arrived at the center. I conducted a walkthrough of the facility. After the walkthrough, P. Vann, owner/director arrived at the facility with 3 children ages 3 and 4. During the visit, I observed the children finishing breakfast, routines, handwashing, free play and teacher directed activities. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter and place/lockdown drills were documented as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 11/8/23. The center received 10 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 12/14/23. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Fire Department. I monitored the providers transportation vehicle. The playground was monitored today. All staff files were monitored today. A percentage of children’s file was monitored today. Ms. Vann completed the Operator’s Statements of Responsibility form during the visit. Ms. Vann is the only individual residing at the home. There were 4 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. In the crib/nap area there was a torn plastic climbing equipment. On the playground, there was a cracked wagon. .0601(d) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. There was a foot cream medication on the van use to transport children. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. T. Garrison medical was completed after employment. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1045 New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. The orientation form for T. Garrison was incomplete. .1101(a) Technical Assistance: I shared with the director to send me the divisions fire inspection report upon receipt. I shared with the director to send the fire inspection report within a week of inspection. Recommend new employees take additional trainings after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. For the latest updates, please visit the divisions website at ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New tab. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 3/12/24. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.